HOTTER 'N HELL HUNDRED CRITERIUM, ROAD RACE, and CRITERIUM in a points omnium format

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1 2013 HOTTER 'N HELL HUNDRED CRITERIUM, ROAD RACE, and CRITERIUM in a points omnium format Held under USA Cycling Permit # COMPETITION MANUAL AUGUST 23-25, 2013

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS General information... 3 Friday Sunday... 8 Prize Breakdown... 9 Contact Information Race Committee Maps, Cue Sheets, & and Course Specifics Cover by Shawn K. Jantzen J2 Studios SPONSORS 2013 Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 2

3 General Information TXBRA State Cup Status: Each of the three omnium events are TXBRA State Cup level events. Race Numbers: KEEP YOUR NUMBERS FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND! For each event, competitors must wear both numbers. Numbers on each side should be pinned in the vertical American style each day. Results: Results are provided by One2Go Events services. For the criteriums, results will be posted near the officials stage. For the road race, preliminary results will be posted near the finish line rest area. The omnium leaders will also be posted in the same areas. All protests of individual race results must occur within 15 minutes of posting. They are handled by the finish officials and results crew from One2Go. One2Go will endeavor to the preliminary results to anyone who has registered using their address; however, do not depend on this method. Finalized results will be posted in the MPEC. The top 3 race finishers from each category and the omnium leader must be present at the Awards Ceremony (please see Awards Ceremony heading for more details). Only racers who start all three events are eligible for the omnium. Online Registration: Registration is available at until 11:00 AM CST on Wednesday, August 21 st. There will be late fees as listed in the criterium and road race schedules. On-site Registration: Registration will be open for the road race and criteriums from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 23 rd and from 2:00 PM 10:00 PM on Friday in the Multi-Purpose Events Center Exhibit Hall (MPEC), room #9, located at 1000 Fifth Street, Wichita Falls, TX Each of the events registration will close 30 minutes prior to each race start. There will be a late fee added to all entry fees for each race in which you register at on-site registration. Participants cannot register for multiple events or race multiple events in the Sunday s. On Sunday, August 26 th, the on-site registration for the Sunday will open at 6:00 AM and will close 30 minutes prior to each race start and is also located in the MPEC Exhibit Hall, room #9. There is no registration on the day of the road race; pre-registered packet pickup only will be held on Saturday, from 5:30 AM 6:30 AM at Fannin Elementary School, 710 Burkburnett Road, Wichita Falls, TX Packet Pick-Up: Pre-registered riders must pick up their race packets at the MPEC located at 1000 Fifth Street, Wichita Falls, TX during the on-site registration hours (see On-Site Registration heading for more details) or on Saturday morning at Fannin Elementary School. Only pre-registered racers will receive a free Hotter N Hell Hundred T-shirt. There is no registration on the day of the road race; Pre-registered packet pick-up only will be held on Saturday from 5:30 AM 6:30 AM at Fannin Elementary School, 710 Burkburnett Road, Wichita Falls, TX Awards Ceremony: The top three finishers in each category on each day must attend the awards ceremony for their category wearing their team/race jersey. Additionally, the leader in each Omnium competition is required to attend each day (if different from the top three). Awards presentations for each of the criteriums will occur at the finish line as soon as possible on the announcer s stage. Interviews will be immediately after each race. Road race ceremonies will be conducted at the RIDE FINISH LINE (same location as the Friday Start/Finish) immediately after the results are final. (See Leader / Champion Jerseys section and Omnium Competition section.) Leader / Champion Jerseys: A leader s jersey will be awarded at the awards ceremony to the leader of both the men s and women s omnium after the Friday. On Saturday, a leader s jersey will be awarded to the points leader for each of the 13 omnium competitions by category, and both the 4-5 A and 4-5 B leaders will be presented a leader s jersey after the road race. Race leaders must wear the leader s jersey at the start of the next event unless the leader is not continuing in the competition. Omnium winners from each category will receive an overall omnium champion s jersey on Sunday. The 4-5 category will be combined on 2013 Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 3

4 Sunday and one overall Champion jersey awarded. Medals will be awarded at the Awards Ceremony to the top three in each category on each day. Please note that the leader s jersey is for the omnium leader, not necessarily the winner of that day s race. Please check the results postings for the omnium standings. Prize Payout: Prize money will be paid in the race registration area (room #9) of MPEC after results are official. Medals will be awarded at the Awards Ceremony. Overall prize money will be paid after Sunday s results and Omnium results are final. Prize money that is not picked up during the race weekend will be forfeited. Prize money will not be mailed. You must have your race number or license to pick up prize money. Monetary prizes are all paid in cash. A detailed schedule is included on pages 9 and 10. Hot Spot Primes will also be in MPEC room #9 (others at finish). Omnium Competition: For all categories, this is an omnium series race based on points awarded by placing in the events. Points are also awarded for the hot spot sprints in the Men s Pro/Cat 1-2 and Women s Open. The overall omnium placing is based on the highest overall accumulation of points. Points for all events and categories (criteriums and road races) will be scored 15 places deep for the race finish in this manner: 25, 20, 16, 14, 12, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 point. In the Men s Pro/Cat 1-2 and Women s Open categories, additional points can be earned in hot spot sprints. The top three places in each hot spot sprint will receive 3, 2, and 1 point. Hot spot sprint points (for Men s Pro/Cat 1-2 and Women s Open) will be awarded in the road race (see race maps for details) and once in each criterium at approximately half-way through the race. Ties in the number of points will be decided by order of finish in the Sunday. (See Champion Jerseys, Hot Spots, and Prize Payout headings for more omnium details.) Junior Rollout: Juniors must meet junior gear restrictions (see or a current rule book for more information). All Junior races will have rollout before and after each race, regardless of the category, except no rollout before the Saturday. All Junior rollouts will occur at the finish line. Consumer Show: The consumer show is open from 3:00 PM 8:00 PM on Thursday, 1:00 PM 10:00 PM on Friday, and from 9:00 AM 4:00 PM on Saturday. Spaghetti Dinner / Pancake Breakfast / Entertainment / Massages: Friday there will be a spaghetti dinner in the coliseum for $8.00 per person. Saturday there is a pancake breakfast for $7.00. Sports massages in the MPEC will be open from 4:00 PM 10:00 PM on Friday and 9:00 AM until about 4:00 PM on Saturday. There will be live bands playing from 10:30 AM 4:30 PM on Saturday at Finish Line Village (north side of the coliseum). For more information, visit Heat: Weather conditions are often extreme for Hotter N Hell Hundred. Make sure that you are drinking appropriately for the conditions. See additional information on preparing for the heat at Competition Manual / Rules: The printed version of the competition manual distributed at registration is the final version. The version placed online prior to the race is subject to change. Communiqués may be issued by the Chief Referee to amend the competition manual. All USA Cycling rules apply Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 4

5 FRIDAY CRITERIUM SCHEDULE Category Start Duration Prize List Field Fee Late Women Open 5:30 p.m. 45 minutes $1,000/10 75 $35 $50 Men Pro/Cat :30 p.m. 75 minutes $2,000/ $40 $50 Hot Spots: Hot spot omnium points of 3, 2, and 1 will be awarded to the first three riders in both the men s and the women s races at approximately half-way through the criterium. The winner (1 st place) of each hot spot will also receive a $100 prime. Primes: Non-Cash Primes may be picked up behind the finish line after the race. Non-Cash Primes are not located in the MPEC building. Cash Primes are in MPEC Room #9. There will be a crowd prime for the Men s Pro/Cat 1-2 Friday. Wheel Pit: SRAM will provide neutral support service for the Friday. Free Lap: As per USA Cycling rules, there will be a free lap awarded in the Friday for legitimate mishaps. Free laps will end with five laps to go. Riders must ride in the direction of the race or dismount and run backwards just off the course to enter the pit. Pulled Riders: The Chief Referee may ask a rider who is out of contention to withdraw. The decision to pull lapped riders is at the Chief Referee s discretion Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 5

6 ROAD RACE SCHEDULE Category Start Duration Prize List Field Fee Late Men Pro/1/2 7:00 a.m. 164km $5,000/ $45 $60 Masters 40+ Cat :05 a.m. 100km $750/ $40 $60 Men Cat 3 7:10 a.m. 160km $1,250/ $40 $60 Masters 35+ 4/5 7:15 a.m. 100km Medals/3 75 $40 $60 Men Cat 4 7:20 a.m. 160km $600/7 175 $40 $60 Masters 50+ Cat 1-4; Masters 60+ 7:25 a.m. 100km $500/10; $300/5 75 Total $40 $40 $60 $60 Men Cat. 4/5 A 7:35 a.m. 100km Medals/3 75 $40 $60 Men Cat 4/5 B 7:45 a.m. 100km Medals/3 75 $40 $60 Jr :55 a.m. 100km $500/ $40 $60 Women 4; Women Open 8:00 a.m. 100km $200/5 $1,200/12 75 $40 $40 $60 $60 Jr Cat 4/5; Jr Open Cat 4/5; Jr Women 10-14; Jr Women Open; 8:05 a.m. 42km Medals/3 75 Total $35 $40 $35 $40 $50 $60 $50 $60 If certain minimum field sizes are not met, the promoter reserves the right to combine fields. If race fields are merged, that race will start at the posted start time of the combined group that starts the latest. Wheel Support: SRAM will provide neutral wheel support for the Men s Pro/Cat. 1-2 race. All other races will be wheels in / wheels out (unless there are over 20 sets of wheels supplied), supported by volunteers. The rider is responsible for conducting the wheel change and other mechanical support. Cars will not pace riders back to the field. Bring wheels to the support vehicle at the staging area no later than 6:25 AM. If 20+ sets of wheels are supplied, wheel support will be neutral. Wheels must be picked up from the designated area, at the corner of Travis and 6 th Street, near the race finish line within 30 minutes of the race finish (see map for location). The race promoter is not responsible for the riders wheels. Wheel tags are provided in the race packets. Rolling Enclosure / Centerline Rule: Each of the 105 mile and 100 kilometer races will take place within a rolling enclosure. Riders that have a rolling enclosure are entitled to use the full road when they are within the enclosure, but caution should always be exercised. Once the rider is passed by the Comm 1 vehicle, the centerline rule and all other traffic laws apply. Riders must use common sense and exercise caution at all times, even when they are within the rolling enclosure. The centerline rule will be in effect for the 26 mile races. Hot Spots: Omnium points of 3, 2, and 1 will be awarded at each Hot Spot to the first three riders in the Men Pro/Cat. 1-2 and the Women Open races. The winner of each Hot Spot will also receive $100. For men, there will be sprints at approximately 31, 47, 60, and 82 miles. For women, the sprints will be at approximately 19 (29 km) and 39miles (61 km). For exact locations please see the race route maps Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 6

7 Feed Zones: Three (3) feed zones have been designated for the 160km route, and two (2) separate feed zones have been designated for the 100 kilometer route; the 2 nd feed zone on the 100 kilometer route is also the only feed zone for 42km route. Neutral feeding from volunteers of water only will be available in the designated feed zones. Teams or individuals may send their own feeders to care for their riders hydration needs only in the designated feed zones. When traveling from one feed zone to another, please follow the directions provided at packet pick-up. Please see the maps for more details. There will be no caravan. Following Races / Caravan: There will be no caravan. Private vehicles may not follow any of the road races. Failure to comply will result in disqualification of the team and possible fines to the driver. Race Starts: See the staging map at the back of this manual for the exact location of your race start. Please make sure that you arrive in plenty of time for your race as approximately 15,000 tour riders are also expected. Fields may not mix Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 7

8 SUNDAY CRITERIUM SCHEDULE Category Start Duration Prize List Field Fee Late 40+ Cat 1-4; 50+ Cat 1-4 7:00 a.m. 35 minutes $400/5; $250/5 100; 75 $35 $50 Men s Cat. 4/5 7:45 a.m. 35 minutes Medals/3 75 $35 $50 Masters 35+ Cat :30 a.m. 30 minutes Medals/3 75 Total $35 $50 Masters 60+ 8:30 a.m. 30 minutes $125/3 75 Total $35 $50 Jr Cat. 4-5; Jr Women Jr ; Jr. Cat. 4-5; Jr Women Open 9:30 a.m. 30 minutes Medals/3; Medals/3 75 Total $35 $50 9:30 a.m. 30 minutes $150/3; Medals/3; 75 Total $35 $50 Medals/3 Men s Cat 4 10:15 a.m. 35 minutes $300/5 100 $35 $50 Special Olympics 11:00 a.m. Non-USAC event Non-USAC event n/a n/a n/a Youth Race U10 Women Open Women s Cat. 4 Men Pro/Cat. 1-2 Men s Cat 3 11:30 a.m. Various based on age Medals/All n/a $3 12:00 p.m. 40 minutes $1,000/ $35 $50 12:50 p.m. 30 minutes $125/3 75 $35 $3 $50 1:30 p.m. 75 minutes $2,000/ $40 $50 3:00p.m. 45 minutes $650/7 100 $35 $50 Hot Spots: Omnium points of 3, 2, and 1 will be awarded to the first three finishers of each Hot Spot in the Men Pro/Cat. 1-2 and Women Open races at approximately half-way through the criterium. The winner of each sprint will also receive a $100 prime. Wheel Pit: SRAM will provide neutral support service for the Sunday events. Primes: Non-Cash Primes may be picked up behind the finish line after the race. Non-Cash Primes are NOT located in MPEC. Cash Primes are in MPEC Room #9. Free Lap: As per USA Cycling rules, there will be a free lap awarded in the criterium for legitimate mishaps. Free laps will end with five laps (~8km) to go. Riders must ride in the direction of the race or dismount and run backward just off the course to enter the pit. Pulled Riders: Riders in which the Chief Referee deems out of contention may be asked to withdraw. The decision to pull lapped riders is at the Chief Referee s discretion Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 8

9 PRIZE BREAKDOWN Place Friday $2,000/20 Men Pro/Cat. 1-2 $5,000/20 Sunday $2,000/20 Overall $1,000/10 Friday $1,000/10 Women Open $1,200/12 Sunday $1,000/10 Overall $700/7 1 $350 $1,250 $350 $200 $250 $250 $250 $175 2 $280 $1,000 $280 $160 $200 $180 $200 $155 3 $250 $500 $250 $140 $150 $160 $150 $130 4 $200 $340 $200 $110 $100 $150 $100 $80 5 $170 $250 $170 $90 $80 $100 $80 $70 6 $150 $210 $150 $80 $70 $80 $70 $50 7 $100 $180 $100 $70 $60 $70 $60 $40 8 $80 $160 $80 $60 $40 $60 $40 9 $75 $140 $75 $50 $30 $50 $30 10 $65 $125 $65 $40 $20 $40 $20 11 $40 $115 $40 $30 12 $40 $105 $40 $30 13 $40 $97 $40 14 $25 $90 $25 15 $25 $85 $25 16 $25 $80 $25 17 $25 $74 $25 18 $20 $70 $20 19 $20 $66 $20 20 $20 $63 $20 Masters 40+ Cat 1-4 $750/10 $400/5 Masters 50+ Cat 1-4 $500/10 $250/5 Women Cat 4 $200/5 $125/3 1 $180 $130 $120 $80 $75 $70 2 $130 $95 $85 $60 $50 $35 3 $100 $75 $70 $45 $30 $20 4 $90 $55 $60 $35 $25 5 $75 $45 $50 $30 $20 6 $60 $35 7 $45 $25 8 $30 $20 9 $20 $20 10 $20 $ Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 9

10 Men s Cat 4 Men s Cat 3 Jr $600/7 $300/5 $1,250/12 $650/7 $500/10 $150/3 1 $180 $100 $250 $195 $120 $75 2 $130 $75 $200 $140 $85 $45 3 $95 $50 $160 $100 $70 $30 4 $70 $40 $145 $80 $60 5 $55 $35 $120 $60 $50 6 $40 $95 $45 $35 7 $30 $80 $30 $25 8 $65 $20 9 $50 $20 10 $35 $15 11 $25 12 $25 Masters 60+ All other categories (Men Cat 4/5 A & B; Jr. Cat 4/5; Masters 35+ Cat 4/5; Jr Cat 4/5) $300/5 $125/3 Medals/3 Medals/3 1 $100 $70 Gold Gold 2 $75 $35 Silver Silver 3 $50 $20 Bronze Bronze 4 $40 5 $35 The race promoter reserves the right to reduce the amount and depth of prizes based on field size. Changes, if any, will be announced at the start of the affected race. CONTACT INFORMATION Race Offices: Hotter N Hell Hundred PO Box 2096 Wichita Falls, TX Note: The Race headquarters will be moved to the Multi Purpose Events Center at 1000 Fifth Street, Wichita Falls, TX from Thursday, August 23 rd through Sunday, August 26 th, Race Questions: Charlie Zamastil, Race Director Steven.Zamastil@MWSU.edu Mobile: (424) (424-CHAZAM-0) 2013 Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 10

11 RACE PERSONNEL Roby Christie Chairman Ben Chip Filer Executive Director Charlie Zamastil Race Director Ken Webb Race Director Adam Biwan Race Committee David Fuchik Race Committee Robert Clark Race Committee Mike Hopper Race Committee Karen Nunneley Young Race Committee Joe Orender Race Committee Karen Polvado Race Committee Sara Webb Race Committee Larry Brown Race Motorcycle Committee / Rolling Enclosure?? Race Registration?? Race Registration TBD Chief Referee TBD Chief Judge Results, Timing, and Photo finish One2Go, John Gallagher Kyle Bruley Bob Payton Announcer Announcer KEEP UP TO DATE ON ALL THE HAPPENINGS OF THE HOTTER N HELL WEEKEND BY LIKING OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND FOLLOWING US ON TWITTER Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 11

12 Maps PLEASE NOTE THE NEW FINISH AREA FOR The finish line has been moved away from the ride to prevent rally riders from interfering with the race finish. It is 3 miles from the primary grandstand. A shuttle will be provided for both spectators who wish to view the finish and for racers who do not want to ride back to the grandstand. Directions from the finish to the grandstand are as follows: Approximately a quarter mile after the finish, turn right onto E. Scott Ave. The road will fork shortly thereafter. Veer slightly left to stay on East Scott Avenue. If you accidentally end up on MLK Blvd, turn left on Lincoln Street. Follow it as it curves left to deliver you to 2 nd street. Turn right on 2 nd street to return to Scott Ave. 42km Race: Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 12

13 100km Race: Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 13

14 164km Race: Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 14

15 The UPS Finish Area, showing approximate Michelob Ultra grandstand location: 2013 Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 15

16 2013 HHH 26 Mi (42km). Cue Sheets Leg Dir Type Notes Total Straight Continue onto Farm to Market Rd Straight Continue onto Farm to Market Right Turn right onto TX-79 S Left Turn left onto Farm to Market Straight Continue onto TX-79 S Straight Continue onto Petrolia Rd HHH 100K (61.9 mi) Leg Dir Type Notes Total Straight Continue onto Reilly Rd Right Turn right onto W 3rd St Right Turn right onto N Ave B Right Turn right onto E 3rd St Right Turn right onto E 9th St/Truck Bypass Left Turn left onto N Oklahoma Cut Off Straight Continue onto E 3rd St/State Loop Right Turn right Straight Continue straight onto S Red River Expy Left Slight left onto Sheppard Rd Left Turn left onto Farm to Market Right Turn right onto Powell Rd Right Turn right onto Farm to Market Left Slight left Straight Continue straight onto Farm to Market Rd 1177/Musgrave Rd Right Slight right onto Farm to Market Right Turn right onto Farm to Market Right Turn right onto FM171 E Right Turn right onto Farm to Market Right Turn right onto Malone Rd Right Turn right onto Farm to Market Right Turn right onto TX-79 S/Benton St Left Turn left onto Wallace Rd Left Turn left onto TX-79 S Straight Continue onto Petrolia Rd Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 16

17 2013 HHH 100 mi Pro 1-2 (164km) Leg Dir Type Notes Total Left Turn left to stay on Burkburnett Rd Right Turn right onto Bailey Rd Right Turn right onto TX-240 W/Burkburnett Rd Right Turn right onto Farm to Market Left Turn left onto Cooper Rd Left Turn left onto Farm to Market Left Slight left Straight Continue straight onto Farm to Market Rd 1177/Musgrave Rd Right Slight right onto Farm to Market Right Turn right onto Clothesline Rd Right Turn right onto FM171 E Right Turn right onto Wells Rd Right Turn right onto FM171 E Right Turn right onto FM171 E/TX-79 S Left Turn left onto North St Left Turn left onto Murray Left Turn left onto FM171 E Left Turn left onto Farm to Market Left Turn left onto Bouldin Rd Left Turn left onto Farm to Market Right Slight right onto Lee Loop Straight Continue onto Farm to Market Right Turn right onto US-82 W Right Turn right onto TX-148 N/S Carroll St Left Turn left onto TX-79 S/Benton St Right Turn right onto 77 Ranch Rd Right Turn right onto Farm to Market 3393/TX-79 S Straight Continue onto Petrolia Rd Hotter'N Hell Hundred Competition Manual Page 17